Former Australia cricketer David Warner pleads guilty to a drink-driving charge in Sydney following an incident earlier this year. Multiple outlets report that Warner admitted to “mid-range” or “middle range” drink-driving after failing a random breath test. The offence is described as occurring on Easter Sunday, with reporting also noting the matter dates back to April.
Several sources say Warner’s legal representatives indicated the parties are in discussion about the facts, and that he was not required to appear in Waverley Local Court on the day the plea was recorded. 7News Australia quotes that he accepts the decision was reckless.
On sentencing, The Hindu reports Warner is due to be sentenced on 18 August, while NDTV says he faces the prospect of up to a nine-month jail term. The Independent and others note the plea could affect his role as captain of Sydney Thunder, though the extent of any professional impact is not settled in the reported accounts.
